The fuck is going on these days? How a label could conceivably think that it makes sense and everything will be OK by not involving an artists in a release at all is beyond me. It's not like it's that's hard to get a hold of people these days, either.

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This whole thing seems incredibly to me. If the Miskatonic guy is the other dudes cousin, this was never brought up at all before this week? I could have sworn I read about the reissue here on this board when the Evoken one was announced months ago. Maybe it's more the responsibility to of the label to keep the band in the loop?

If Kreation has licensed (paid?) the album, and sent artist copies I don't think this is as dire an offense as it seems. Maybe my opinion is wrong. But who knows? I know Kreation isn't exactly known for a quality job with their releases but it's not like this is a bootleg._________________Cyclopean Wall // kosmiche ambient drone

Not exactly the same as GROTESQUE as the CM LP was not official since from my understanding there was never a signed contract originally between band and Black Sun Records, so the licensing between Plastic Head and Century Media was not valid. What can you do though.

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Here, as usual in such matter, the I'M WAITIN' FER MEYNACH OFFICIAL STATEMENT is de rigueur.

If Kreation has licensed (paid?) the album, and sent artist copies I don't think this is as dire an offense as it seems. Maybe my opinion is wrong. But who knows? I know Kreation isn't exactly known for a quality job with their releases but it's not like this is a bootleg.

It's not totally clear in the note where the rights reside, but it sounded like this was a legit, official release.

But, I still think the band has every right to complain if they think the record didn't suit their vision.

Certainly bands are fucked around enough, but I personally feel that their work should be presented how they see fit (within reason). If a band received nothing but a handful of records about a deal, not even contact about it, and then feel that the final result is a piece of shit. They should let people know not to buy it and to wait until they're able to collaborate with someone who can do justice.

I knew it! Making out he's so hard done by. 'I lost money on the original release' so that makes it ok! I hope Patrick gets an actual lawyer to look at any contract as Rich seems to think the issue is with Kreation when it lies at Miskatonics door.

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Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 2:37 am Post subject:

Even if Kreation has all the legal rights in order, doing this without talking to the band is still a dick move.

It really sucks that there could have been a really nice edition of this excellent album, with bonus tracks & proper packaging, and instead it's going to be a typical Kreation hack job._________________Analog Worship label & distro (click for link)

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